{"product_id":"how-the-rivermaid-grew-her-tail-and-other-west-african-and-caribbean-myths-by-jessica-wilson-9781836005551","title":"How the Rivermaid Grew Her Tail and Other West African and Caribbean Myths","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover a world of myths and magic in \u003cem\u003eHow the Rivermaid Grew Her Tail\u003c\/em\u003e, a stunning anthology that celebrates the storytelling traditions of West Africa and the Caribbean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJessica Wilson gathers lyrical, interwoven folktales that have travelled across oceans and through time. From Nigeria and Ghana to Jamaica and the USA, these stories have gathered new colour and meaning along their journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach story is introduced with the country, people, and traditions where the tale originates, making the collection both immersive and accessible for young readers, families, and classrooms. Paired with Sophie Bass's vibrant, symbolic illustrations, this anthology immerses readers in the colours, foods, landscapes, and characters of West Africa and the Caribbean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStories include: \u003cem\u003eHow Anansi Became King of All Stories\u003c\/em\u003e (Ghana, Ivory Coast \u0026amp; Togo), \u003cem\u003eHow the Rivermaid Grew Her Tail\u003c\/em\u003e (Jamaica), \u003cem\u003eWhy the Sun and Moon Live in the Sky\u003c\/em\u003e (Nigeria) ... and many more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTold through authentic voices, this book is created by author Jessica Wilson, who has Jamaican heritage, and illustrator Sophie Bass, who has Trinidadian heritage. With its cultural richness and celebration of ancestral heritage, this anthology creates a safe, joyful space for children to see themselves represented.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47665487872236,"sku":"9781836005551","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781836005551-how-the-rivermaid-grew-her-tail-and-other-west-african-and-caribbean-myths.jpg?v=1779746275","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/how-the-rivermaid-grew-her-tail-and-other-west-african-and-caribbean-myths-by-jessica-wilson-9781836005551","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}